Overview The average travel time between Marseille and Avignon is 1h11 minutes. The quickest route is 27 minutes. The first train leaving Marseille is at 05:06, the last at 14:14. There is an average of 43 trains a day between Marseille and Avignon, leaving approximately every 15 minutes.

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Marseille

Marseille, the capital of Provence region

Marseille is the oldest French city and the second most important city in France after Paris. Marseille is located on the southeast coast of France in the Provence region. The city is known for its harbour, sunny climate and beautiful coastline. The natural beauty of Marseille is reflected by its parks and calanques. This explains why Marseille has retained a particular village feel. From the historic Panier district to the Romanesque churches, the city is full of treasures. The famous Notre Dame de la Garde, which overlooks the city from the top of a hill, is not be missed.

Avignon is located in the Provence region, on the left flank of the Rhône River and is home to more than 500,000 people. Avignon can be reached from main cities like Paris (2h40 trip), Lyon (1h trip) or Marseille (30 minutes trip).

Avignon invites you to share its lifestyle and superb heritage. With its bridge, the Palace of the Popes, testimony to its prestigious past as Capital of Christianity in the Middle Ages, Avignon offers grandiose architecture, with several monuments ranked among UNESCO’s World Heritage. Avignon offers numerous possibilities for sightseeing, activities and events. Tourists can also discover plenty of attractive shops, Provençal cooking, local specialities and the Côtes du Rhône wines… The Mont Ventoux, the lavender fields and all the beauty of Provence is on the doorstep of Avignon.

Reviews & ratings Marseille - Avignon

"Sladjana"Sladjana b.16/12/2013It was my first time to travel by TGV and my experience was more than expected. Right on time, however with a short delay on return (the train was 30 min late), but disregarding this fact it was very convenient and pleasant.

"Wonderful experitnce"Pin-hsun c.05/09/2013We went to Marseille from Paris by TGV train. We enjoyed the experience on the train.

"Great trip"James w.21/08/2013TGV was great comfy and fast! Recommend first class. Would use raileurope again made the trip much easier having all sorted before we left.

"Punctual, convenient"Cheuk Kai l.10/08/2013Punctual in departing and arrival time, clear information and instruction at station, on website and in ticket package, however, information in coach is insufficient, especially about name and time to upcoming stations
Toilet in coach is unclean

"Rail travel and transit"Betty c.22/07/2013Getting around France by rail is relatively easy, even if you don't speak the language. Just be mindful if you are tagging around with heavy luggage as you have to haul your luggage up and down the stairways. Also, check your confirmed seats to ensure that they are conveniently allocated especially if you are travelling with elderly folks, although most passengers would be graceful to exchange their seats with you. It would be ideal if TGV can extend its line to the airport as it is costly to commute from Lyon Part Dieu to Lyon St Exupery airport.

"The luggage storage"Pui Sze y.05/07/2013The only problem is the space of luggage storage. Everyone carried big luggages on board and there was clearly not sufficient space to fit all the luggages. But overall journey was comfy!

"Good experience"Chun Ting c.04/07/2013Departed a bit late but that's ok as we just have to pick up all passengers. St, Charlies station was large and many shops available. Some unfavourable persons seem finding coins left in telephone or sales machine, but at least they didn't approach and bother me. Avignon TGV was designed in a modern way, and easy to find exit for bus.

"Avignon to Montauban"Ainslie s.07/05/2013We recently travelled from Avignon to Montauban transferring at Montpellier. Train service was on time. Montpellier station is being renovated and was quite difficult to get on and off platforms due to crowds. For short trips, second class travel on French trains is perfectly adequate.

"The best way to travel in Fran"Yong t.11/03/2013It was a pleasant trip from Paris to Dijon by TGV, train was nice, clean and punctual! I am impressed, it is such a great way to travel in France. Australia...please learn something from France!